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Posted 6/23/2009 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
I just read that having adequete levels of Vitamin D helps with herxes. There was an experiment done with 1mg of minocycline and when Vitamin D was reduced, the herx was worse. It states that Vitamin D also helps the immune system. This is the first I here of this. I found this article while looking for low Vitamin D symptoms because my levels are low. What do you all think?

Here's the article. There's alot to read and it's complicated to understand some parts but if you scroll down a little, it states this in a box with red and black lettering.

www.lassesen.com/cfids/supplements/vitamin_d.htm
Posted 6/23/2009 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hey,

I've heard this in the past too. I didn't copy the link, but from what I know it's Vitamin D3 that is supposed to be the best.

I take this in liquid form along with Magnesium and Calcium.
Posted 6/23/2009 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Jen:)

That's the first time I hear this. I've just started taking Vitamin D, so we will see.

I will try and fix the link so everyone can click on it.
Posted 6/23/2009 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Gracies mom! I love researching and finding new ways to help with this disease.
Posted 6/23/2009 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Bumping this up so the new people can see it.
Posted 6/23/2009 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
My Doctor just sent letter that my Vitamin D3 was way to low and to start supplementing right away. 4000 mg for a month then down to 2000mg.

I read the letter wrong ordered online 400mg 30 day supply that is not going to get me to far. What 10 pills a day, whats that 3 days worth. OOOOPPPPs.

Posted 6/24/2009 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no! Maybe you can contact them and tell them you made a mistake?
Posted 6/24/2009 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
A nurse that I work with was having a lot of joint pain and after a lot of testing found out that it was vitamin D deficiency. She is on supplements and has improved. She was told that this is becoming more common. Part of the reason is from sunscreen. It blocks the absorbtion of the vitamin D. It was suggested to go outside for about 15 minutes in the sun before putting on sunscreen.
Posted 6/24/2009 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
Leaky Gut can also cause low Vitamin D levels too.

I started taking Vitamin D because I remember the doctor telling me that it could cause pain. I'm wondering if that's why I hurt so bad? I'm sure the pain is from the Lyme but I'm wondering if it's intensified from low Vitamin D? Hmmmmm
Posted 6/25/2009 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
That is very interesting. Vit D is known to help fight cancer. I find I always feel a lot better in the summer physically as well as emotionally. I live way up north and winters are miserable - very short days that are overcast.
Posted 6/25/2009 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
I started Vite D3, in add'n to what's in my daily vites, couple of weeks ago. I swear my neck is feeling better, unless it is the abx I've been on.
Posted 6/25/2009 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
At one time, I had a prescription too and remember feeling better. Of course, I wasn't this bad off either.
Posted 6/25/2009 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Macrophages (immune system cells that "eat" bacteria) don't function well without adequate Vitamin D.
If the sun angle isn't high enough, Vitamin D won't be produced in the skin. Thus, those in higher northern latitudes should take a Vitamin D3 supplement from September through April (year-round if you live very far north).
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